Kimchi Fried Rice Tostadas
Crispy tostadas piled with kimchi fried rice, a fried egg, and crumbled queso fresco.

Total
20 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 4 pieces tostada shells (corn)
- 2 cups cooked white rice (day-old preferred)
- 1 cup kimchi, chopped
- 2 tablespoons kimchi juice/brine(optional)
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup queso fresco, crumbled
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 green onions, sliced(optional)
- 1 tablespoon gochujang or sriracha(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chopped kimchi and cook 2-3 minutes until slightly caramelized.
- 2
Add the cooked rice, kimchi juice, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Break up the rice and stir-fry 4-5 minutes until heated through and slightly crispy. Stir in gochujang if using.
- 3
In a separate nonstick pan, fry the eggs sunny-side up, about 3 minutes, until whites are set and yolks are runny.
- 4
Spread the kimchi fried rice evenly over the 4 tostada shells, top each with a fried egg, and sprinkle with crumbled queso fresco and sliced green onions. Serve immediately.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
520
26% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 18 g |
| Carbohydrate | 62 g |
| Fat | 22 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 980 mg |
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